Actualité aéronautique

Life-Saving BA Crew Hailed as Heroes in New York - but Willie Walsh Denies Them a Voice on Their Future

transmise le 13 mars 2010 par PRNewswire

A skilled response to a medical emergency by British Airways cabin crew prevented a death at a New York airport 48 hours ago, Unite said today (Saturday).

Former Continental CEO Joins Row 44's Board of Directors

transmise le 13 mars 2010 par PRNewswire

Row 44, Inc., the leading provider of satellite-based in-flight Wi-Fi, announced today that Larry Kellner, former Chairman and CEO of Continental Airlines, has joined the company's Board of Directors.

Hong Kong Aviation Company Appoints Mathis Shinnick Chief Executive Officer

transmise le 13 mars 2010 par PRNewswire

Hong Kong Aviation Company ("HKAC"), a leading investor in global aviation finance, announced today that Mathis Shinnick has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Shinnick will be based in Hong Kong and comes to HKAC from HSH-Nordbank AG where he held the position of Global Head of Transportation since 2004. Mr. Shinnick is expected to begin his appointment May 1, 2010.

Afghan 'Top Gun' Aircrews Take to the Sky in Wiltshire

transmise le 13 mars 2010 par PRNewswire

27 Afghan Aircrew are being trained in Wiltshire as part of a two year programme run by the UK Joint Helicopter Command (JHC), supported throughout by QinetiQ. Training of the Afghan Pilots and flight engineers began in February 2008 at Boscombe Down under PROJECT CURIUM.

Air Cargo World Announces 2010 Air Cargo Excellence Survey Winners

transmise le 12 mars 2010 par PRNewswire

Air Cargo World, the global news authority on air logistics and freight transport, has unveiled the findings of its sixth annual Air Cargo Excellence (ACE) Survey, which measures carriers and airports on specific criteria and ranks them to identify above or below average performance. The findings were revealed today at the Air Cargo Excellence Awards in Vancouver, marking the first time the winners have been honored in a public ceremony.

Northrop Grumman Expands Composites Manufacturing Training for Major Turkish F-35 Supplier

transmise le 12 mars 2010 par PRNewswire

Northrop Grumman Corporation is adding momentum to Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc.'s (TAI) readiness to build complete center fuselages for the F-35 Lightning II aircraft by teaching its engineers how to build the complex composite structures used in the jet.

Unite Statement on BA Dispute

transmise le 12 mars 2010 par PRNewswire

Unite Assistant General Secretary and lead negotiator with British Airways Len McCluskey said today (Friday):

Unite Comment on Trial Today of BA Cabin Crew Strikebreaker

transmise le 11 mars 2010 par PRNewswire

Commenting on the court appearance of a BA employee alleged to be involved in a terror plot, and who had volunteered to work as cabin crew in the event of any strike, Len McCluskey, assistant general secretary said:

Frost & Sullivan: Safety in the Air - Evolving Concepts in Passenger Screening

transmise le 11 mars 2010 par PRNewswire

The September 11 attacks corroborated the need for a major overhaul of the airport security system and its value chain. Critical infrastructures continue to be prime targets for terrorist threats and airports remain among the most vulnerable to attack. Airport security companies must remain on the lookout for new technologies that can catalyze growth while resolving crucial challenges, like mandatory airport regulations and passenger safety. With the global economy teetering on the brink of recovery and the construction of new airports expected to resume soon, the passenger screening market has never been so business critical as it is today.

March Global Airline Capacity Exceeds 2008 Levels Reports OAG

transmise le 10 mars 2010 par PRNewswire

Global airline capacity for March 2010 shows positive growth, when compared to the same month in both 2009 and 2008, reports OAG ( ), the global leader in aviation intelligence, in its monthly report on trends in the supply of airline seats and flights. Monthly analysis of the OAG schedule information indicates that the total number of seats available in March is increasing 5% over 2009. The total number of seats available in March 2010 is 303.1 million, compared to 289.8 million in 2009, and 299.6 million in 2008.